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MS Points, assemble! Transformers Avatar items on Xbox Live
by David Hinkle 
{ Nov 26th 2009 at 1:30PM }
Gallery: Transformers Avatar items
Twitter users unlock Final Fantasy XIII chocobo Avatar item
by Ludwig Kietzmann { Nov 25th 2009 at 5:20PM } 
If you're in North America, UK, France or Germany and registered on the site, you can expect a download code via email by mid-December. If not, we've placed something after the break to cheer you up.
[Via @AceyBongos]
Fallout 3 Avatar gear coming this week
by Richard Mitchell { Nov 23rd 2009 at 1:45PM }
Good news for fans of purchasing digital clothing for digital people, Bethesda has announced that Fallout 3 Avatar items will be hitting XBLM this Thursday, November 26. There are lots of items available, including a nifty Vault 101 suit with a sweet PIP-Boy. The cream of the crop has to be the full Vault Boy suit though, with its creepy, soulless expression. That one, by the way, is available only for male Avatars, which seems a bit silly. The rest swing both ways.
- Vault 101 Suit -- 240
($3) - Bethesda Game Studios Shirt -- 80 ($1)
- Fallout 3 Ringer Shirt -- 80 ($1)
- Vault Boy Shirt -- 80 ($1)
- Vault Boy Suit -- 240 ($3)
- Vault Boy Head -- 80 ($1)
Look flashy in incoming Operation Flashpoint Avatar duds
by Randy Nelson { Nov 18th 2009 at 4:15PM }
It's a good thing our Avatars have endless walk-in closets, because there's yet more wearable advertising licensed clothing coming for them, this time from Codemasters and its military sim Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising. According to the game's community manager in a post on the Dragon Rising forums, the clothing will be available "soon" and start at the seemingly standard 80 ($1) -- probably for one of the several T-Shirts.
Speaking of which, check out how gung-ho Dexter's sis, Deb, looks wearing one of them (right).
($1) -- probably for one of the several T-Shirts. Speaking of which, check out how gung-ho Dexter's sis, Deb, looks wearing one of them (right).
Band Hero clothing and accessories head to Xbox Live Marketplace
by Ben Gilbert { Nov 13th 2009 at 3:00PM }
($3), you too can be as cool as Lloyd Dobler (though there's no promise of landing a lady as fine as Diane Court with said item). We suppose you could pick up the other stuff too, available for 80
($1) to 240 ($3), if you're into that kinda thing. You could get a microphone or a shirt or a ... just get the boombox, alright? You don't wanna end up being given a pen and getting told how "valuable the friendship" is, do you? Hmm?DJ Hero and Assassin's Creed 2 Avatar items added to Marketplace
by Griffin McElroy { Nov 12th 2009 at 11:15AM }
), Da Vinci's Flying Machine (240) and a whole mess of other items that no hitman (or hitwoman) should go without.Also, there's a whole slew of DJ Hero content, including a few turntables (240
), a "Ghetto Blaster" (160) and some virtual vinyl (160). While the DJ lifestyle isn't nearly as attractive as that of an assassin, we suppose these accouterments are still pretty sharp.Modern Warfare 2 Avatar gear coming to Live tomorrow
by Xav de Matos { Nov 4th 2009 at 8:01PM }
Revealed in a recent Tweet, Bowling stated that Infinity Ward will upload the content to Xbox Live tomorrow -- which includes the Ghost outfit pictured above. In an email to Joystiq, Bowling confirmed the content will be made available for purchase tomorrow. Until then, we'll sleep soundly knowing that the Avatar world will soon be safe from terrorist scum.
[Thanks, B. Marriner]
1 vs. 100 Season 2 details dished on dev blog
by Ben Gilbert { Oct 29th 2009 at 2:45PM }
For one, rather than Avatars amorphously apparating on-stage, "The One" will strut down a central staircase right after dropping a fancy pose on the plebeians below. Players in the hot seat will also have their Xbox Live statuses automatically set to "Busy," so as not to knock their concentration from the mind grape squeezing at hand. No details were revealed on when we might actually get to play more 1 vs. 100, unfortunately.
[Via Destructoid]
Show your college pride with Avatar university apparel
by Richard Mitchell { Oct 29th 2009 at 12:45PM }
Disruptive Media announced today that it has released new university Avatar apparel on Xbox Live. The clothing covers thirty different universities, with apparel ranging from 40 ($0.50) wrist bands to 250 ($3) varsity jackets. Unfortunately, if you happen to root for -- or have attended -- one of the universities that isn't on the list, you're out of luck (no OU? Seriously?). The press release does mention "plans for collegiate expansion," so you might consider holding onto your money until then. Or, you know, you could spend it on games. Up to you, really.
Browse the University Collection on Xbox Live Marketplace
($0.50) wrist bands to 250 ($3) varsity jackets. Unfortunately, if you happen to root for -- or have attended -- one of the universities that isn't on the list, you're out of luck (no OU? Seriously?). The press release does mention "plans for collegiate expansion," so you might consider holding onto your money until then. Or, you know, you could spend it on games. Up to you, really.Browse the University Collection on Xbox Live Marketplace
Avatar Halloween costumes have scary prices
by Richard Mitchell { Oct 15th 2009 at 11:30AM }
($3), but you'll need to pay another 80 ($1) if your outfit of choice features a hat.Perhaps the most frightening of all is the male Sheriff's outfit. It's something about the combination of the incredibly tight fit, coupled with the standard, effeminate Avatar pose. It just don't look right.
Infinity Ward sets sights on Modern Warfare 2 Avatar items
by Richard Mitchell { Oct 12th 2009 at 12:15PM }
Survey shows Xbox Avatar 'RetroCade'
by Christopher Grant { Oct 7th 2009 at 11:58AM } 
If the proposed service sounds familiar, that's because it's nearly identical to PlayStation Home's arcade spaces – like Namco's virtual arcade – just replace the dead-eyed dopplegangers of Home with the scrunchable avatars of Xbox 360. The second survey question sent to us asks, "Which of the following names would most compel you to purchase the product?" indicating that the "Tower of ROM" might not be a free space but could instead have a fee associated with it.
While the survey doesn't give us much more to go on (besides a sinking feeling that we're not interested), we thought we'd ask you, Joystiq Biomass, to weigh in on the product's name. Let the fat cats in Redmond know what you think!
Microsoft: Avatar clothing changed 150 million times
by Justin McElroy { Oct 6th 2009 at 11:15AM }
Gang, please, keep your dignity intact: Set it once -- walk away. It's the only sane thing to do. Of course, Bach also said that 200,000 games of 1 vs. 100 were being played every weekend, so maybe you guys are just trying to get spiffed up for Chris Cashman. We hope it was worth it.
TGS 2009: Joy Ride community can unlock 'Perilous Peaks' stunt track
by Xav de Matos { Sep 24th 2009 at 8:37AM }
Microsoft also showcased three new modes for Joy Ride: Delivery Dash pits players against each other, attempting to collect and deliver a pizza at random spots within the world; Coin Frenzy has players (alone or in teams) racing against the clock to collect as many coins within the world; and Trick Showdown requires players work alone or as a team to pull off as many stunts before time expires. As an added bonus, collected coins can be used to customize each player's ride -- a nice alternative to customization options available for purchase with Microsoft Points.
Joy Ride will be available on the Xbox Live Arcade (free to
Gallery: TGS 2009: Joy Ride
New 'Urban Culture' Avatar clothes available
by Richard Mitchell { Sep 17th 2009 at 6:45PM }
($1) to 240 ($3) and are available right now.[Via @MajorNelson]
